Wayne Thiebaud Cakes

Some of you know that I am an avid baker and cake decorator; so it's no surprise that I am drawn to Wayne Thiebaud's work and excited that he is the feature of this Art Masterpiece presentation.

After viewing a short video and looking at images of his artwork (while drooling of the real cupcakes I brought for props.), students sketched their images and used watercolor pencils onto watercolor paper.

Wayne Thiebaud is an American painter known for his colorful works depicting cakes, pies and other pastries.

They had freedom to sketch the cupcakes as is or add images of desserts you might find in a traditional diner.

 I love the shading on this one.

Every once in a while we get a student that likes to personalize their artwork (notice the picture within the picture)?

What about you? Do you like to bake, paint, or draw?

Esther Hörchner Designer Teapot and Tea Set

Some of you know I love collecting teacups and teapots. This set is on my wish list. It's a line called Take a Bath Teapot/Tea set by Designer: Esther Hörchner.

http://www.estherhorchner.nl

The white porcelain cups are illustrated on the inside, when filled with tea it looks like the girls are in their own hot tub!Doesn't it look as if she is taking a taking a bath in tea?!

http://www.estherhorchner.nl

You can "dress" the girls by placing the spoon in the cup. 

I just love how function meets design.

What about you? I'd love to hear what your favorite things are.

Faith Ringgold Inspired Story Quilts

Hello there. It's been a while since my last post.

I had gotten ill. Tried to plow through it, but eventually developed bronchitis, so I made an effort a few weeks before and during spring break to get more rest. We had a couple of cooking club friends over for dinner and other than taking kids to practice, we had a restful, but fun week.

Today was my first day back to a normal routine and first opportunity to look at new artwork out on display at our school. It was really great to see all the creativity hung up on the wall and our Art Masterpiece program thriving.

Check out how our art docent, Angela, in Mrs. Hoffman's first grade incorporated Common Core Standards and Faith Ringold's Story Quilts.

Students were asked to create an image depicting a special memory from their childhood onto canvas fabric squares, next they added water color, then oil pastels, followed by embellishments of glitter and sequins. To incorporate Common Core Standards they were asked to communicate in writing what their image was about.

As you can see there were many fun and interesting stories.

Me and mom were waking in the park and we saw flower and we saw ants ho ants I love ants.

Faith Ringgold is an African-American painter, writer, speaker, mixed media sculptor and performance artist, and is best known for er painted story quilt.

What have you been doing these past few weeks? I'd love to hear your what you have been up to.

ou know there is a meaningful movement afoot to create Common Core State Standards for the Arts; - See more at: http://blog.artsusa.org/2010/05/28/an-open-letter-to-pre-service-arts-educators/#more-5305

Common Core Arts Standards will provide a guideline for embedding consistent through lines in arts education, nationwide. - See more at: http://www.azarts.gov/news-resources/news/what-are-the-common-core-arts-standards/#sthash.PRctaut7.dpuf

Common Core Arts Standards will provide a guideline for embedding consistent through lines in arts education, nationwide. - See more at: http://www.azarts.gov/news-resources/news/what-are-the-common-core-arts-standards/#sthash.PRctaut7.dpuf

The Common Core Arts Standards will provide a guideline for embedding consistent through lines in arts education, nationwide - See more at: http://www.azarts.gov/news-resources/news/what-are-the-common-core-arts-standards/#sthash.PRctaut7.dpuf